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Greetings Card : Railway Station, Peshawar Cantonment, British India
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Railway Station, Peshawar Cantonment, British India
Railway Station, Peshawar, Peshawar Cantonment, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14410139
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features a captivating image of Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station in British India, circa 1920. The vintage charm of this black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to an era of elegance and adventure. Perfect for the history buff or railway enthusiast in your life, this card is sure to add a touch of nostalgia to any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16.5cm (4.9" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station in British India, circa 1920. The imposing red-brick station building, adorned with intricate arches and ornate signage, stands proudly at the heart of the scene. The station, a testament to the British colonial era, exudes an air of grandeur and importance. The station forecourt is filled with a diverse crowd of passengers, eagerly waiting for their trains or helping each other with their luggage. The platform is bustling with activity, with porters carrying heavy bags and trolleys being pulled along the tracks. In the background, a ladder leans against a building, suggesting maintenance work being carried out. The station signage is a fascinating blend of British and Indian influences, with advertisements for various products popular during the era. A large A1-sized poster for Sauce, a brand of condiments, dominates the scene, while smaller signs for Pears soap, Sanatogen tonic, and other products can be seen. The use of bold typography and vibrant colors adds to the visual appeal of the photograph. Transport is a common theme in the photograph, with trolleys and ladders being used to facilitate movement around the station. The railway station was a vital hub of transportation during the British colonial era, connecting different parts of India and facilitating the movement of people and goods. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was connected by railways and the British Empire ruled over India.
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